Protests like them have been popping up across the country in response to the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York City.

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Brown and Garner were two black men who were killed by white police officers.

According to the Black Lives Matter-Birmingham's Facebook page, demonstrations are planned in the area Friday afternoon.

In a post, the group encouraged supporters to shut down the entrance at the Summit Shopping Center on Highway 280 at 3 p.m., and at 4:30 p.m., supporters are encouraged to stage a die-in at the food court of the Riverchase Galleria.

Some have expressed questions and concerns about the plan.

A concern over the traffic caused by the demonstrations has forced Vestavia Hills Elementary-Cahaba Heights to close early Friday.

In a statement, Vestavia Hills City Schools said, “Due to the potential for heavy traffic congestion during a planned Friday afternoon demonstration along U.S. 280, Vestavia Hills Elementary-Cahaba Heights will dismiss at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. Extended Day activities scheduled for Friday at the school are also canceled."

Many are concerned about how these demonstrations will affect two of the busiest shopping centers in the area.

Calls to the Riverchase Galleria were not returned. When asked about the statement, the Summit responded with a statement.

"At the Summit, the safety and security of our shoppers, visitors and center employees is our primary concern. We are committed to providing exceptional retail and entertainment experiences and will continue working with local authorizes to ensure traffic flow and parking is available at The Summit," the statement said.

The planned protests have also raised questions. One of the main questions regards who is behind the protests. Black Lives Matter-Birmingham is an unnamed Facebook group.

Alabama's 13 tried to reach out to the organizer, but did not receive a response. A source familiar with the group said the organizers want to remain anonymous.

While some have questions and concerns, others said they just don't agree with the Black Lives Matter Protest.

Community activist Pamela Blackmore Jenkins said she thinks all lives matter.

"If you want unity and you want equality, which is what Martin Luther King and the civil rights leaders marched for, then you have to focus on all the people,” Jenkins said.

Jenkins sat down with Superstation 101.1 WYDE's Michael Hart on Thursday to talk about why she, as a black woman, doesn't support the demonstrations.

“Black-on-black crime is happening every day,” Jenkins said. “Stop focusing on racism and focusing on brutality and focus on people as a whole. Realize that after this march is over, what are you going to do then? We're right back to Ground Zero."

On their Facebook page, Black Lives Matter-Birmingham said it wants equality for all the citizens of Birmingham and America.

Birmingham police and Hoover police said they are aware of these protest and are prepared. Both departments said they expect peaceful protests, and don't expect anything to get out of hand.